INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vasishka. Circa AD 247-267. CU Unit (20mm, 6.71 g, 12h). Subsidiary mint in Taxila. Fine.

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Lot: 333. Estimated: $ 150

Central Asian, Copper

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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vasishka. Circa AD 247-267. CU Unit (20mm, 6.71 g, 12h). Subsidiary mint in Taxila. Vasishka standing left, holding filleted standard, sacrificing over altar to left; filleted trident to left; faint trace of Φ to right of scepter / O(retrograde h)ÞO down right, Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; to upper left, pellet above tamgha. MK –, but cf. 1011; ANS Kushan –, but cf. 1619-22; Donum Burns –, but cf. 705-10. Dark green surfaces, slightly worn at high points. Fine.


Closing Date and Time: 10 May 2023 at 11:50:40 ET.

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